TV Drama – ‘Downton Abbey’ & Sexuality

Charlotte Reynard

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uvtqb_LoXQ

Discuss the ways in which the extract constructs the representation of sexuality using the following:

• Camera shots, angles, movement and composition

• Editing• Sound• Mise en scene

Camera shots, angles, movement and composition

Editing

Sound

Mise en scene

• Set/location is represented by the style of the mansion – can tell the drama is set in the English countryside.

• Actors/costumes & make-up – the majority of the actors shown as maids and servants are extras, this represents wealth – the family can afford to keep all their help.